Helena
Girl name · 536 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Helena: 536 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 20 births in 2012.
Helena is a name of Greek origin, derived from Helene, meaning “torch” or “shining light.” Its most famous mythological bearer, Helen of Troy, was said to be the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, sparking the Trojan War. In history, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman emperor Constantine, is credited with discovering the True Cross, and the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic was named in her honour. The name has also been carried by actresses such as Helena Bonham Carter. A Scottish note: the variant Helen has long been popular in
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201220 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #28412 babies
- Total births
- 536since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 17%vs prior 5y